Babe! Lets Join A Cult

In this episode of Babe! Let’s Join A Cult, we dive into the bizarre and unsettling world of Strong City, a doomsday cult led by self-proclaimed prophet Wayne Bent. Claiming divine authority, Bent convinced his followers that the end of the world was near, shaping their lives around strict obedience, apocalyptic visions, and disturbing spiritual rituals. But how did Strong City go from a small rel...

In March 1997, 39 people were found dead in a California mansion, dressed in matching black tracksuits and Nike sneakers, their faces covered with purple shrouds. They weren’t murdered. They weren’t victims of a mass accident. They chose this. They were members of Heaven’s Gate, a doomsday UFO cult that believed a spaceship was hidden behind the Hale-Bopp comet, waiting to take them to a higher pl...

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of cult manipulation, abuse, incest, and mass murder. Listener discretion is advised. 🚨In the shadows of Fresno, California, Marcus Wesson built a twisted family cult, blending religious fanaticism, incest, and vampire mythology into a nightmare of control and abuse. He proclaimed himself “The Vampire King”, brainwashing his followers, many of whom were...

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of cult violence, child abuse, and ritualistic crimes. Listener discretion is advised. 🚨 What happens when a cult leader convinces her followers that certain children are born evil? In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling history of the Superior Universal Alignment, a cult led by Valentina de Andrade, whose apocalyptic beliefs led to horrifying c...

What happens when a self-proclaimed prophet turns a commune into a nightmare? In this chilling episode, we unravel the story of Roch Thériault and the Ant Hill Kids, a Canadian cult that promised salvation but delivered unimaginable suffering. Under the guise of spiritual guidance, Thériault subjected his followers to years of brutal abuse, manipulation, and physical torment, all while claiming to...

What started as a promise of equality and paradise ended in one of the largest mass deaths in history. Join us as we dive into the chilling story of Jim Jones and the People’s Temple, a movement that captivated thousands with its ideals of justice and community, only to spiral into manipulation, paranoia, and the horrific events of November 18, 1978. In this episode, we explore the rise of Jonesto...

Episode 7: Monotheism: The One True Cult 🎙️ Monotheism, the belief in one supreme god, has shaped civilisations and provided moral guidance for billions. But beneath its grand narrative lies a system of control, fear, and power that shares uncanny similarities with cult behavior. In this episode, we explore: 🔍 How monotheistic religions centralize authority. 💬 The tactics used to maintain loyalt...

Episode 6 unwraps the cult-like side of Christmas traditions you’ve never questioned. From the creepy surveillance of Elf on a Shelf 👀, the fiery drama of Sweden’s burning goat 🐐🔥, to the dark legend of Krampus 👹 we’re diving into the rituals that make the holidays feel just a little too culty. Ever wonder if you're in the matrix of holiday cheer? Red pill or (green) pill, we're here to guide...

🎙 Episode #5: Akhenaten and the First Cult Step into ancient Egypt as we uncover the story of Akhenaten, the heretic pharaoh who turned an entire kingdom upside down. ☀️ The Aten Cult: Akhenaten declared Aten, the sun disk, the one true god, dismantling centuries of polytheism. Was this divine enlightenment or the first recorded cult? 👑 Pharaoh's Radical Rule: His obsession with Aten led to drama...

In Episode 4 we dive into the harrowing story of NXIVM, the self-help organization that unraveled into a web of manipulation, exploitation, and abuse. Join us as we uncover the rise and fall of Keith Raniere, the mastermind behind the cult, and explore the role of actress Allison Mack, who became one of his most loyal enforcers. We’ll reveal the secrets of DOS, the sinister subgroup that coerced w...

Episode 3 takes us to Colorado as we discuss the Mother God. What happens when a self-proclaimed 'Mother God' builds a following on promises of divine ascension, but instead leaves behind a trail of manipulation, abuse, and tragedy? Love Has Won started as a spiritual movement, but spiraled into something far darker—a toxic mix of cult control, bizarre rituals, and shattered lives. Today, we’re pe...

Episode 2 follows The Manson Family through the story of Susan Denise Atkins who was a member of Charles Manson's cult infamously involved in the Tate-LaBianca murders in 1969.

Season 1, Episode 1 start off as a general overview of cult characteristics to prepare us for a season of intoxicating cult stories! Hang tight for next week as we go deep into the strange, the unsettling, and the downright bizarre worlds of cults to ask the ultimate question: Will you join? In 'Babe! Let’s Join A Cult' we explore the psychology, dark mysteries, and unique followers that make up s...